The Story of the Tournament

Brasilian forward Adriano capped a desperation blitz in stoppage time to tie the game sending the Final of the Copa America to penalty kicks.  This golazo in the 93rd minute against Argentina was a pattern of heartbreaking endings for numerous participants in this year's edition of the Copa America Peru.

Leading 2-1 in the waning seconds of the final of the Continent's oldest tournament, Argentina seemed to have the game in hand.  Ultimately they would lose in penalty kicks to their arch rival Brasil.

In a way, I'm glad that Bolivia wasn't the only one to experience heartbreak in the final minutes/seconds.  Against Peru, Bolivia let a 2-0 lead slip and Colombia scored on a header in the 89th minute.  Even a last minute stunner happened when Bolivia was watching from their hotel rooms.  Costa Rica scored in the 93rd minute breaking the 1-1 tie that would have sent Bolivia through to the next round.

So I hold no pity for Argentina, even watching their star players crying their eyes out.  At least Bolivia did not finish last, finishing ahead of Ecuador, Chile and Venezuela.